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IT-2534 | Certified Incident Handler (CIH)

Course Sector : Information Technology

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5 Days2025-12-072025-12-11Riyadh$4,250 Book now
5 Days2025-07-142025-07-18Dubai$4,250 Book now

Course Introduction

The Certified Incident Handler (CIH) program is designed to equip professionals with the core competencies to detect, respond to, and mitigate cyber incidents across a range of environments. In a world of escalating cyber threats, incident handling is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. This intensive, hands-on course empowers participants with the latest methodologies in handling network intrusions, data breaches, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs). Through real-world case studies, frameworks, and simulation exercises, learners gain the confidence to manage incident lifecycles and reduce business risks with professionalism and speed.


Course objective

  • Understand the principles, phases, and frameworks of incident handling
  • Recognize types and categories of cybersecurity incidents
  • Prepare and implement an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Investigate and contain malware, insider threats, and DoS/DDoS attacks
  • Apply forensic techniques in evidence collection and analysis
  • Coordinate post-incident recovery, documentation, and lessons learned
  • Communicate with internal/external stakeholders effectively during incidents

Course Outline | DAY 01

Introduction to Incident Handling & Response Frameworks

  • Understanding incident types and classification
  • Cyber threat landscape: threats, actors, vectors
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Incident response frameworks: NIST, ISO, SANS PICERL
  • Building a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT)
 

Course Outline | Day 02

Preparation & Detection

  • Crafting an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
  • Asset identification and risk prioritization
  • SIEM and log correlation basics
  • Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Indicators of Attack (IoAs)
  • Threat detection and early warning systems
 

Course Outline | Day 03

Containment, Eradication, and Recovery

  • Incident containment strategies (short-term & long-term)
  • Malware containment and remediation workflows
  • Root cause analysis and attack vector tracing
  • Restoring systems and ensuring clean recovery
  • Managing cloud and hybrid environment incidents
 

Course Outline | Day 04

Digital Forensics & Investigation

  • Introduction to digital evidence and forensic procedures
  • Live system and memory acquisition
  • Disk and file system forensics
  • Evidence chain of custody and preservation
  • Hands-on case analysis and artifact interpretation
 

Course Outline | Day 05

Post-Incident Handling and Capstone Exercise

  • Reporting, documentation, and audit readiness
  • Conducting post-mortem and lessons-learned workshops
  • Communication strategy during and after incidents
  • Hands-on simulated cyber incident (end-to-end response)
  • Final assessment and feedback
 
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BPAC is always given to the delegates after completing the training course,and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%,besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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